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AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
MECCA: Hajj pilgrims should mask up as the air quality has reached unhealthy levels, says Malaysian hajj delegation head Hisham Harun.
He said that Malaysian pilgrims going out of their hotels to the Holy Mosque should take extra precautions, as many of those currently being treated are suffering from respiratory problems due to the exposure to the haze and heat.
Hisham, who is also Tabung Haji Haj Department head, was speaking to the Malaysian media here on May 20 during his weekly briefing on the Malaysian hajj pilgrims.
"As of May 20, we have 141 pilgrims warded with 12 of them at Arab Saudi hospitals and the rest at Tabung Haji medical centres. 'We expect the temperature in Mecca to reach between 45 to 50 degrees Celsius.
"So far, the temperature has already reached 44 degrees Celsius. "Pilgrims are advised to avoid prolonged exposure to the hot weather and to always take care of their health.
"Considering the current dusty conditions, Hajj pilgrims are recommended to wear face masks when going out to the mosque," said Hisham.
According to iqair.com, on May 20, the Air Quality Index was at 153 - an unhealthy level requiring masking up.
Hisham also said that Tabung Haji is now in a strategic collaboration with Saudi German Hospital for the first time this Hajj season.
"This is to meet the requirements set by the government of Saudi Arabia, which mandates that all official Hajj delegations appoint a local private healthcare service provider to obtain approval to operate treatment centres and clinics. This is also a recognition of Malaysia's high standard of healthcare services," said Hisham.
A total of 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims are currently in Mecca to perform the hajj this year. Two Malaysian pilgrims have died so far this year. Both were from heart attacks.
Kes Covid-19 di Thailand naik berganda
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BANGKOK: Kes Covid-19 di Thailand meningkat kepada 33,030 minggu lalu, dengan lebih 6,000 kes dilaporkan di Bangkok, menurut Jabatan Kawalan Penyakit Thailand.
Jabatan itu memaklumkan kes direkodkan antara 11 hingga 17 Mei lalu lebih dua kali ganda berbanding 16,000 kes pada minggu sebelumnya.
Daripada jumlah itu, seramai 1,918 individu dimasukkan ke hospital, manakala dua kematian direkodkan di wilayah Sukhothai dan Kanchanaburi, menurut media tempatan.
Bangkok mencatatkan jumlah kes tertinggi iaitu 6,290 kes, diikuti Chon Buri (2,573), Rayong (1,680), Nonthaburi (1,482) dan Samut Prakan (1,442).
Kebanyakan kes membabitkan individu berumur 30 hingga 39 tahun. Orang ramai dinasihatkan memakai pelitup muka dan menjalani ujian kendiri jika mengalami gejala demam, batuk, sakit tekak atau keletihan.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for several states until 4pm today.
The alert, released at 12.30pm today, includes areas in Perlis, Penang and Kedah, particularly in Langkawi, Yan, Kuala Muda, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu.
In Perak, the affected districts include Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak.
Further warnings were issued for Kelantan (Pasir Mas, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Kuala Krai) and Terengganu (Besut and Setiu).
Selangor, along with Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, are also expected to experience adverse weather.
Additional areas at risk include Negri Sembilan (Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin), Melaka and Johor.
In East Malaysia, Sarawak (Limbang and Lawas) and parts of Sabah, specifically the interior regions of Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and the western coastal area of Papar are also listed.
The department advised the public to remain vigilant and take precautions due to potential flash floods, fallen trees and dangerous driving conditions.
For real-time updates, METMalaysia encourages the public to monitor official channels and its myCuaca mobile app.
JAKARTA: Operasi pencarian 14 mangsa yang hilang berikutan tanah runtuh di sebuah lombong emas di Papua Barat terpaksa dihentikan hari ini, akibat hujan lebat.
Menurut pihak berkuasa tempatan, kejadian tanah runtuh yang berlaku pada Jumaat lalu, telah mengorbankan enam pekerja lombong dan empat lagi cedera.
Menurut jurucakap Agensi Mitigasi Bencana Indonesia, Abdul Muhari, hujan lebat telah menyebabkan tanah runtuh di lombong kecil yang diuruskan oleh penduduk pergunungan Arfak di wilayah Papua Barat.
Pihak berkuasa merancang untuk menyambung semula operasi pencarian pada hari esok, selepas bencana itu menenggelamkan tempat perlindungan sementara yang digunakan oleh para pelombong.
Namun, usaha pencarian terhalang disebabkan oleh keadaan jalan yang rosak, laluan berbukit, serta cuaca buruk. Menurut Ketua pasukan penyelamat, Yefri Sabaruddin, operasi terdiri daripada 40 anggota polis dan tentera.
Beliau turut memaklumkan perjalanan ke lokasi mengambil masa 12 jam dari bandar terdekat.
Jumlah kematian yang dilaporkan kini meningkat kepada enam, berbanding satu kematian yang diumumkan sebelum ini.
Perlombongan skala kecil dan haram di Indonesia kerap menyebabkan kemalangan disebabkan lokasi lombong yang terpencil dan sukar untuk dikawal oleh pihak berkuasa.
JAKARTA: Operasi mencari dan menyelamat bagi mengesan 14 mangsa yang hilang dalam kejadian tanah runtuh di Papua, Indonesia terpaksa dihentikan berikutan hujan lebat hari ini yang turut mengorbankan enam pekerja lombong emas dalam kejadian itu.
Jurucakap Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Indonesia, Abdul Muhari, berkata hujan lebat pada Jumaat lalu mencetuskan kejadian tanah runtuh di sebuah lombong kecil yang diusahakan penduduk di kawasan Pergunungan Arfak, wilayah Papua Barat, Indonesia.
Pihak berkuasa dijangka akan menyambung semula operasi mencari mangsa pada esok, selepas bencana itu menghapuskan tempat perlindungan sementara yang digunakan oleh pelombong berkenaan.
Ketua Pasukan Penyelamat, Yefri Sabaruddin, berkata seramai 40 anggota keselamatan termasuk polis dan tentera terbabit dalam operasi berkenaan yang turut berdepan cuaca buruk, laluan rosak dan keadaan pergunungan yang mencabar.
"Perjalanan ke lokasi kejadian mengambil masa 12 jam dari pekan terdekat. "Difahamkan, angka korban setakat ini mencatatkan satu kematian dan 19 orang masih hilang," katanya.
Aktiviti perlombongan haram berskala kecil sering menyebabkan kemalangan di Indonesia susulan banyak sumber mineral terletak di kawasan pedalaman yang sukar untuk dikawal pihak berkuasa.
Sekurang-kurangnya 15 orang terkorban dalam kejadian tanah runtuh di lombong emas haram di wilayah Sumatera Barat pada September tahun lalu.
Satu lagi kejadian tanah runtuh di lombong emas di Pulau Sulawesi mengorbankan sekurang-kurangnya 23 orang pada Julai tahun lalu.
